Comments on: Why I will fly Emirates again

By: Talon Windwalker

Talon Windwalker — Thu, 29 Aug 2013 13:06:01 +0000

In reply to Steph (@ 20 Years Hence). I love an airline that doesn't charge me for bags!

By: Steph (@ 20 Years Hence)

Steph (@ 20 Years Hence) — Wed, 28 Aug 2013 05:07:03 +0000

I’ve definitely found that sometimes it’s worth it to pay a little bit extra for a “real” airline rather than a budget one, and sometimes when you factor in the terrible baggage fees, the budgets wind up actually being more expensive! When we were in Borneo, we opted to fly Malaysia Air several times rather than Air Asia because you get 20kg free checked baggage with MA, even on domestic flights, plus you get a little snack, even for flights less than 1 hour. One thing I found was that in the Philippines and here in Indonesia, there are many domestic budget carriers that strangely do offer free luggage, often 15 – 20 kg, which is more than we need, so we will generally fly with them rather than Air Asia, Tiger, or Jetstar if possible. Haven’t had the chance to fly Emirates yet, but it really looks like they spoil you good!

By: Talon Windwalker

Talon Windwalker — Tue, 27 Aug 2013 11:39:04 +0000

In reply to noel. Yes! And it makes it challenging to plan because you don't always know ahead of time just how much extra you'll be needing to spend.

By: Talon Windwalker

Talon Windwalker — Tue, 27 Aug 2013 11:38:35 +0000

In reply to Dani Blanchette. I'm a bit disgusted with JetBlue after that recent fiasco with a Hindu passenger, but yeah I hope you get the chance to fly Emirates. It was really an incredible experience that even Tigger noticed.

By: Talon Windwalker

Talon Windwalker — Tue, 27 Aug 2013 11:37:50 +0000

In reply to Barbara. Yep, the good 'ol days. I remember flying as a kid and getting to sit in the cockpit, and they gave me my own wings pin. Now most airlines are just sit down, buckle in, and don't bug us.

By: noel

noel — Sun, 25 Aug 2013 20:59:19 +0000

I wouldn’t have even considered this but I guess for certain routes it makes sense. I hate it when the cheaper airlines nickel and dime you for everything, by that time it sometimes becomes more expensive then the nicer carriers.

By: Dani Blanchette

Dani Blanchette — Sun, 25 Aug 2013 18:49:43 +0000

I have heard amazing things about Emirates over and over. And they are partners with my favourite domestic airline, JetBlue. (They share flight miles!). I haven’t used Emirates myself, but I am looking forward to when I get a chance to.

By: Barbara

Barbara — Sun, 25 Aug 2013 12:40:37 +0000

Oops. I meant … they don’t fly Ho Chi Minh City to Brisbane.

By: Barbara

Barbara — Sun, 25 Aug 2013 12:38:36 +0000

Sounds like how airlines used to be. I remember my sister and I being treated like a princesses on an Ansett flight when we were 10 and 8. They even gave us extra packets of cake to give to the relatives who were meeting us at the airport. (We were flying as unaccompanied minors).

I can’t wait til an Emirates schedule suits where I’m going and I can try them out. They don’t, unfortunately, fly to Ho Chi Minh City.

By: Talon Windwalker

Talon Windwalker — Sat, 24 Aug 2013 09:03:40 +0000

In reply to Mary. I've never heard of Eva. I'll have to check them out.